🌱 Broward Deputy Charged With Grand Theft + Lummus Artisanal Market

Hello, everybody in Miami. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Here's a quick look:

• 🏫 Governor DeSantis has suspended 4 school board members in Broward County.
• ☠️ El Portal residents are concerned about the impact of herbicides on the environment.
• 🌮 Bodega Taqueria & Tequila has opened a new location in Coconut Grove.

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A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 80.

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Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended four Broward school board members after a grand jury report accused them of "deceit, malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty and incompetence." The report suggested multiple failures by the board to prevent the Parkland shooting. Governor DeSantis has personally appointed the replacement members. (WKMG)

2. El Portal residents are concerned about what they said is excessive herbicide spraying along Miami's Little River. Environmentalists said the river is plagued by nutrient contamination like most of Florida's waters. (Miami New Times)

3. Broward County Sheriff's Office deputy Michael Spencer has been charged with one count of grand theft. Details of the undercover operation that is said to have busted him have not been released at this time. (WSVN)

4. The City of Miami Beach in partnership with Florida Fresh Markets is opening the Lummus Artisanal Market near iconic Ocean Drive on Saturday, September 10. The market will offer residents "unique artwork, handmade accessories, specialty food items and one-of-a-kind crafts." (Miami's Community News)

5. Bodega Taqueria & Tequila has opened in Coconut Grove and also has locations in South Beach, Aventure, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. A speakeasy is also present in the Coconut Grove location, just like the original. (Time Out Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Rumble Boxing x Pure Barre at Moxy South Beach. (10 a.m.)
• Brain Exploration Day! at Max Planck Florida Institute For Neuroscience. (10 a.m.)
• Coffee And Coloring at Coconut Grove Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Must Be The Mamey Beer Release at Dogfish Head Miami. (noon)
• Gulfstream Park “Taste At The Track” Themed Tasting Series. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fourteen of 15 boxes recovered from former President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate earlier this year contained documents with classification markings, according to an FBI affidavit released Friday. (WSVN)
• Miami-based and Colombian-inspired social gathering place, Amazonica, has opened their latest outpost in the Brickell financial district. "We wanted to expand to Brickell because we believe this neighborhood is the beating heart of Miami," said owner Ammiel Manevich. (Miami's Community News)
• The incomplete Arbor condominium project located at 3034 Oak Avenue in Coconut Grove is the target of a $18.08 million foreclosure lawsuit. The construction loan provider says the terms of a lending agreement were not met. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)
• Florida Democrat Charlie Crist will pick Karla Hernández-Mats, the head of Miami-Dade County’s largest teachers union, as his running mate as he seeks to unseat Governor Ron DeSantis. An official announcement is expected today. (Politico)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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